Thrifting with the BNC

The Basic Needs Collective houses a free Thrift Shop in our space in the basement of the Union! It started as a "Winter Clothing Drive" in 2022, but, with so many donations, we decided to stay open and transform it into a Thrift Shop on campus. We have many items that can benefit our campus community. Items in the Thrift include new or gently-used clothing, accessories, shoes, bedding, and academic and household supplies.

Every item in our thrift has been donated by the University of Utah community which includes students, staff, faculty, alumni, and more. Everything is donated, and everything is FREE! University of Utah community members are able to come visit the thrift any time during Union business hours. Just remember to fill out our survey when you use the Thrift.

We are partnered with the Office of Alumni Relations, Office of Sustainability, Student Parent Support Center, Business Career Services, ASUU, USHE, and more!

Donating to the Thrift

Please email us at basicneedscollective@sa.utah.edu in advance if you wish donate items to our space or if you have questions about certain donations. This allows us to make sure that we have the capacity to take in your items!

Please see below for a list of accepted items. While we do accept gently used items, we will not accept items that show significant signs of wear, such as holes or tears.

We accept new or gently-used clothing and shoes of all types and sizes, accessories, bedding, household supplies, unused hygiene items, and academic supplies.

We do not accept used undergarments (underwear, bras, socks, etc.), used swimwear, furniture, or items that show significant signs of wear.

Follow our Instagram for updates on future drives! @UofU_BasicNeeds